Home

1-25 of 75
Crime victim information and notification system that tracks criminals who have been arrested by law enforcement or convicted by the justice system. A free 24-hour, confidential computer based service that provides crime victim information and notification via telephone and/or computer. IowaVINE uses computer and telephone technology to automatically notify crime victims and interested parties about changes in an offender's custody status.

-- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed within the County.

-- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of the County.

-- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.

-- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

Categories

Protective/Restraining Orders
Public Counsel
Crime Victim Support
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Support services for people who have been sexually abused/exploited by clergy or a church member in the Catholic church.
Aids crime victims in locating assistance.

Information and orientation of the criminal justice system.

Information on status of cases.

Referrals to social service agencies.

Assistance with filings of victim impact statements.

Help with filing for restitution, domestic abuse orders, harassment orders, and claims for State Crime Victim Assistance.
Offers a Crime Victim Advocate Program that assists victims of violent crimes. They offer financial assistance, food assistance and offer general counseling and mental health referrals.
Riverview Center provides a free, confidential Hotline available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week for victims of sexual assault - individuals can call with questions, in crisis, or if needing to talk to an advocate. The Hotline provides emotional support and information regarding the Sexual Assault Examination Kit procedures, STD testing/treatment, and other medical choices. An advocate is available 24 hours a day to help with all emergency room interactions related to the assault. The advocate can also accompany a survivor to a police interview, assist with orders of protection, provide case updates, and attend all meetings and court proceedings with law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney’s office with or on behalf of the survivor. Other sexual assault services include: Legal Advocacy provides legal advocates to serve as a liaison between the survivor and the criminal justice system to ensure that the survivor’s rights are protected; and Counseling for survivors and non-offending family members in individual and group settings .

Categories

Sexual Assault Counseling
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Financial assistance available with the goal of helping to reduce the financial burden imposed on victims of violent crime and their families. The Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program can provide innocent victims and their families with financial assistance for expenses accrued as a result of a violent crime.

Coordination of law enforcement, Health and Human Service, prosecutors, healthcare professionals, and advocates to respond to abuse and sexual assault.

Referral source for victims of child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and abused or neglected vulnerable adults.

The county attorney provides support and information for crime victims and witnesses including explaining the court process, informing victims and witnesses of charges filed, providing assistance with filing for victim compensation, providing referrals to other agencies and resources as needed, maintaining records of restitution payments, and assisting in returning property kept as evidence. Upon request, the county attorney will notify victims of all court hearings.

Categories

Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services
General Crime Victim Assistance
Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims and witnesses.

Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.

Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.
Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims, including courtroom tours and trial preparation. Provides information on the status of the case.

Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.

Assists with filing for a Domestic Abuse Protection Order or Harassment Order.

Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.
Police services responsible for emergency assessment and response.
Advocates and offers support to victims of crime. Works closely with law enforcement and other community agencies to ensure that the victim is protected from additional acts committed by the Defendant; to protect the children and other family members of the victim from exposure to, or possible injury inflicted by the Defendant; and to gather restitution information from the victims of crimes.

Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims and witnesses.

Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.

Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.

The County Attorney provides prosecution and victim witness services, and is responsible for enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. Some of the duties of the County Attorney include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all action brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; legal advisor for the Board of Supervisors and other county officials in official business; and convene the grand jury.

Categories

General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Witness Support
Criminal History Records
District Attorney
Legal Counseling
Informs and advocates for victims of crime in Dakota County.

Free and confidential services to crime victims who have suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional trauma as a result of the crime; offers information, advocacy, prevention, support, and assistance to violent and property crime victims.

Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.

Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.

Categories

Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Counseling
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Crime Victim Support
Helps anyone that is a victim of a crime, or feels that they are, even if defendant is not arrested. Primarily serves Rock Island County, but will attempt to help any victim.

Provides support services and referrals to those having to navigate the criminal justice system in Linn County. It is available to help if witnesses or victims have questions.

Categories

County Government Departments/Offices
Crime Victim Support
The County Attorney provides prosecution and victim witness services. This office is responsible for enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. Some of the duties of the County Attorney include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all action brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; legal advisor for the Board of Supervisors and other county officials in official business; and convene the grand jury.

Categories

General Crime Victim Assistance
Criminal History Records
Crime Witness Support
District Attorney

Address confidentiality program that provides participants with a substitute address. Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking, assault, and other violent crimes can apply for Safe at Home. This program helps survivors improve their lives and prevent participant addresses from appearing on public records. Participants receive a substitute address, mail forwarding services, and confidential voter registration and absentee voting.

Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims and witnesses.

Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.

Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.
Provides general, medical and legal advocacy for individuals affected by sexual assault.

Responsible for protecting the federal judicial process; conducting fugitive investigations; managing and selling assets seized and forfeited by federal law enforcement agencies nationwide; safe and secure confinement, care, and transportation of federal prisoners; and operation of the federal Witness Security Program.

Empowers Nebraskans statewide aged 60+ in overcoming hardships caused by abuse, neglect, and/or financial exploitation. The program offers strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered services and referrals using a statewide circle of support that allows seniors to remain independent.

Categories

Crime Victim Support
Elder Abuse Prevention